Combination type window fixture



March 12, 1946. G. w. HARTMAN COMBINATION TYPE WINDOW FIXTURE Filed Nov. 24, 194-4 2 She ets-Sheet l I nventor March 12, 1946. G, w. M N 2,396,572

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Patented Mar. 12, 1946 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE COMBINATION TYPE WINDOW FIXTURE George W. Hartman, Holland, Mich. Application November 24, 1944, Serial No. 565,032

(Cl. 248-252) g 2 Claims.

This invention relates to so-called window brackets and fixtures and has more specific reference to a combination type which is adapted to accommodate shades, curtains and overhanging drapes.

By way of introduction, it is to be pointed out that the construction herein shown and described has to do with certain refinements and improvements compared to a similar construction covered in Patent 2,341,039, granted to me under date of February 8, 1944. The previous patented construction is characterized by a, hanger for mounting on the trim of a window, the hanger includ-- ing a vertical bar, a hook on the upper end of the bar which is engageable over the trim, a bracket on the bar at an intermediate point including forwardly projecting, slotted ears, and a drapery bracket removably mounted on the firstnamed bracket, the drapery bracket being substantially U-shaped and including down-turned hooks on the free ends of its limb or leg portions engageable with said ears.

In carrying out the principles of the present invention, one improvement is to dispense with the laterally directed hooked upper end on the vertical bar, this being unnecessary in the improved construction disclosed.

In the previou patented arrangement, I had in mind the provision of ways and means for mounting the fixture structure on the corner-portions of the window trim, this without requiring the use of nails, screws or equivalent fastenings. I have also dispensed with this and provide special cornice type adapter n the lower end of the vertical bar which adapter is apertured to permit same to be fastened in place with small brads or the like.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from the following description and the accompanying illustrative drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals are employed to designate like elements and parts throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a front elevational view of a conventional window and frame structure showing the improved combination type or multiple purpose fixtures mounted thereon.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the assemblage seen in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary crosssection through the upper header portion of the window frame, this to bring out the association of the parts of the fixture therewith, this section being approximately on the plane of the line 3-3 of Figure 1, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the lower end portion of the fixture this to bring out the so-called improved adapter means.

Figures 5 and 6 are detailed perspective views showing the construction and configuration of certain essential parts.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference numerals, it will be seen that each fixture is the same in construction. Therefore, description of one will suffice for both. Reference is had first to Figure 4 which shows one of the special improvements. Here we see the cornice-type adapter means 7, the same being constructed of sheet metal or equivalent material and including a facing and stabilizing plate 8. Attached to and rising from this is the aforementioned vertical strap or bar 9. This extends up to the top of the header trim of the window frame as shown, for example, in Figure 1. It is to be noted that there is no hook on the upper end of this part 9, the same being unnecessary with the improved construction herein shown. The plate 8 is shaped and proportioned to properly locate and position the associated integral right-angularly disposed nailing or fastening flanges l0 and H. The flange [0 is horizontal and is nailed to the under-side of the window frame and this is nailed to the vertical cornerportions of the frame structure. Struck out therefrom is a substantially L-shaped hanger l2 to accommodate the conventional shade l3, as

shown in Figure 1. Projecting laterally from one edge, the bar 9 is provided with an accommodation hook [4 for a curtain rod (not shown). These hooks are shown in the aforementioned patent, and therefore, are not new.

In addition, the bar 9 is provided with a bracket I5 whose body portion is disposed in a plane with the bar and which rests against the face of the trim. This body is provided with a pair of upper and lower apertured cars which ears are adapted to accommodate down-turned lugs 18 on the inner ends of the limbs IQ of the U-shaped member 20. This part I9 is also shown in the previous patent and is apertured as at 2| to accommodate drapery suspension arms (not shown). 7

As evident, the part or bracket [5 with its ears I 6 is old. Likewise, the hanger-member 20 which coacts therewith is old. However, they have been shown to complete the understanding of the overall combination fixture. Also as stated, the hooked curtain rod hooks M are old. It follows,

therefore, that the novelty resides principally in the adapter 1 comprising the plate 8 having the laterally directed flanges I0 and H to be nailed in place, the flange H carrying the lug I! to accommodate the shade l3. The plate 8 has the narrow strap-like vertical bar 9 formed integral therewith. Thus, the adapter is conforming and fits nicely in the corner-portion of the window frame as shown in Figure 1 and is readily nailed in lace. It in turn, serves tosupport the vertical strap or bar 9 which, in turn, carries the aforementioned old elements [4, l5, l6 and I1, and the detachable U-shaped drapery hanger unit or member 20.

It is thought that persons :skilled in the art to which the invention relates will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the invention after considering the description in connection with the drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

:Minor changes in the shape, size andarrangement of details coming within the field of inven- ,tion claimed may be-resorted to in actual practice, if desired.

I claim:

1. In a structure of the class described, an adapter comprising a substantially flat facing and reinforcing vertical plate, one edgeof said plate being provided with a right-angularly disposed flange, said flange being apertured to-accommodate fastening nails, said flangebeing further provided with an L-shaped apertured lug to accommodate one end of a conventional shade, said flange being provided along its upper edge with a horizontal apertured nailing flange, and there being a vertical strap formed integral with the plate and extending in a vertical plane above the top edge of said plate, said strap to lie flat against the adjacent area of the window frame, and said strap being provided with means to accommodate one end of a curtain rod, and a detachable hanger for drapery supports.

.2. A combination curtain, shade and drapery fixture for conventional window frames comprising a vertical strap-like bar adapted to rest flat andflrmly against the front trim, said bar being provided with means to accommodate one end of a curtain rod,and a removable hanger for drapery suspension arms, the lower end of said bar comprising an integral adapter of a cornice type, said-adapter including a corner-plate, the cornerplate provided with two nailing flanges cut out of a continuous sheet of material adjacently to the said adapter and bent laterally to it and to each other, the other flange horizontally engaging the adjacent horizontal part of the inside Window frame, the other of said flanges vertically engaging-the adjacent vertical inside bar of the window'frame, said second flange being provided with an integral L-shaped apertured vertical lug cut out of said second flange and capable of accommodating one end of a conventional shade.

GEORGE W. HARTMAN. 

